US4819845A
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Ski carrier apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-03-12
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Granted: 1989-04-11
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Expires: 2005-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A ski carrier apparatus for carrying elongate skiing equipment such as snow skis and ski poles. The apparatus comprises a load-carrying element which is formed from a rod-like structural member, and which is characterized by a concave hook section disposed adjacent one end, and an equipment attachment section disposed adjacent its other end. The load-carrying element is sized to be fitted at its hook section over a single shoulder of a wearer, so that the equipment attachment section may extend diagonally across the wearer's back. Elongate skiing equipment to be carried is secured to the equipment attachment section of the load-carrying element apparatus by an attachment assembly. The elongate skiing equipment may thereupon be carried on the back of a wearer of the apparatus. The apparatus is held in a stable position on the wearer by means of a waist belt engaged with the load-carrying element, and by a shoulder belt engaged at its opposite ends to the waist belt.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary S. Byrd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/02; A63C11/023; A63C11/025; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/02; A45F2003/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
An apparatus for carrying elongate skiing equipment, comprising: a load-carrying element having a first end and a second end, the load-carrying element comprising: a hook section formed adjacent the first end of the load-carrying element, the hook section having a concavity sized to permit the hook section to fit over a single shoulder of a wearer of the apparatus; and an equipment attachment section disposed adjacent the hook section and terminating at the second end of the load-carrying element, the equipment attachment section sized to fit diagonally across the back of a wearer of the apparatus; attachment means, supported by the load-carrying element, for releasably securing elongate skiing equipment to the equipment attachment section; stabilizer means, supported by the load-carrying element, for releasably holding the load-carrying element in a stable position when the hook section has been fitted over the shoulder of a wearer and the equipment attachment section extends diagonally across the wearer's back, comprising: a waist belt supported by the equipment attachment section and having a first end and a second end, the waist belt sized to fittingly extend around the waist of a wearer of the apparatus, a first cross belt which interengages the first end of the load-carrying element and the waist belt; and a second cross belt which interengages the second end of the load-carrying element and the waist belt; in which the first and second cross belts are integral sections of a shoulder belt which extends in overlying relationship to the load-carrying element and which is engaged with the waist belt.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
257 words
An apparatus for carrying elongate skiing equipment, comprising: a load-carrying element having a first end and a second end, the load-carrying element comprising: a hook section formed adjacent the first end of the load-carrying element, the hook section having a concavity sized to permit the hook section to fit over a single shoulder of a wearer of the apparatus; and an equipment attachment section disposed adjacent the hook section and terminating at the second end of the load-carrying element, the equipment attachment section sized to fit diagonally across the back of a wearer of the apparatus; attachment means, supported by the load-carrying element, for releasably securing elongate skiing equipment to the equipment attachment section; stabilizer means, supported by the load-carrying element, for releasably holding the load-carrying element in a stable position when the hook section has been fitted over the shoulder of a wearer and the equipment attachment section extends diagonally across the wearer's back, comprising: a waist belt supported by the equipment attachment section and having a first end and a second end, the waist belt sized to fittingly extend around the waist of a wearer of the apparatus, a first cross belt which interengages the first end of the load-carrying element and the waist belt; and a second cross belt which interengages the second end of the load-carrying element and the waist belt; in which the first and second cross belts are integral sections of a shoulder belt which extends in overlying relationship to the load-carrying element and which is engaged with the waist belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the load-carrying element comprises: a structural member having a first and second end, and having a concave hook section formed adjacent the first end; and a cushion supported by the structural member and extending in underlying relationship thereto so that the cushion is positionably intermediate the structural member and the body of a wearer of the apparatus; and in which the shoulder belt extends in overlying relationship to the structural member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the attachment means comprises: a first strap assembly supported by the load-carrying element; and a second strap assembly supported by the load-carrying element at a location spaced from the first strap assembly; and in which the first and second strap assemblies are held in engagement to the load-carrying element by the shoulder belt.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
258 words
An apparatus for carrying elongate skiing equipment, comprising: a load-carrying element having a first end and a second end, the load-carrying element comprising: a hook section formed adjacent the first end of the load-carrying element, the hook section having a concavity sized to permit the hook section to fit over a single shoulder of a wearer of the apparatus; and an equipment attachment section disposed adjacent the hook section and terminating at the second end of the load-carrying element, the equipment attachment section sized to fit diagonally across the back of a wearer of the apparatus; attachment means, supported by the load-carrying element, for releasably securing elongate skiing equipment to the equipment attachment section; and stabilizer means, supported by the load-carrying element, for releasably holding the load-carrying element in a stable position when the hook section has been fitted over the shoulder of a wearer and the equipment attachment section extends diagonally across the wearer's back, comprising: a waist belt supported by the equipment attachment section and having a first end and a second end, the waist belt sized to fittingly extend around the waist of a wearer of the apparatus; a first cross belt which interengages the first end of the load-carrying element and the waist belt; and belt fastening means, supported by the waist belt, for releasably interengaging the first and second ends of the waist belt; in which the first cross belt engages the waist belt on the same side of the belt fastening means that the hook section of the load-carrying element is positioned.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
258 words
An apparatus for carrying elongate skiing equipment, comprising: a load-carrying element having a first end and a second end, the load-carrying element comprising: a hook section formed adjacent the first end of the load-carrying element, the hook section having a concavity sized to permit the hook section to fit over a single shoulder of a wearer of the apparatus; and an equipment attachment section disposed adjacent the hook section and terminating at the second end of the load-carrying element, the equipment attachment section sized to fit diagonally across the back of a wearer of the apparatus; attachment means, supported by the load-carrying element, for releasably securing elongate skiing equipment to the equipment attachment section; and stabilizer means, supported by the load-carrying element, for releasably holding the load-carrying element in a stable position when the hook section has been fitted over the shoulder of a wearer and the equipment attachment section extends diagonally across the wearer's back, comprising: a waist belt supported by the equipment attachment section and having a first end and a second end, the waist belt sized to fittingly extend around the waist of a wearer of the apparatus; a first cross belt which interengages the first end of the load-carrying element and the waist belt; and belt fastening means, supported by the waist belt, for releasably interengaging the first and second ends of the waist belt; in which the first cross belt engages the waist belt on the same side of the belt fastening means that the hook section of the load-carrying element is positioned.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-04-10 | 1992-10-10 | 1993-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-10 | 1996-10-10 | 1997-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-10 | 2000-10-10 | 2001-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |